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Sherburne County tables proposed 3.5 MW solar farm, asks staff for more analysis
Summary
Sherburne County commissioners voted to table a requested 40‑year interim use permit for a 3.5 megawatt solar farm in Big Lake Township and a related comprehensive plan amendment, directing staff to gather more information on wetlands, property values, access and legal findings and to return the matter for public hearing before June 2, 2026.
Sherburne County commissioners on March 17 voted to table consideration of a proposed 3.5 megawatt solar farm and a related comprehensive land‑use amendment to allow staff to gather more information and return the matter for another public hearing before June 2, 2026.
Planning staff summarized the project as a Minnesota Municipal Power Agency proposal to place a 3.5 MW photovoltaic facility on roughly 38 acres in Big Lake Township, using about 30 acres because of wetlands. Staff said a wetland delineation and approvals were completed and the applicant had applied for both a…
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